Culture of Bath. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

Bath has a lot of symbolic historical sights, the most famous among which is the Roman Baths Museum. The unique thermal complex discovered in Bath in the late 18th century is now one of the largest and most beautiful in the world. The baths are perfectly preserved; they were restored with the efforts of architects and today represent an incredibly beautiful architectural complex. A chic terrace with statues of Roman emperors and commanders, the ancient baths and spacious stone grounds - a walk through this amazing open-air museum gives a lot of impressions.

The Abbey Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul stands out among other religious landmarks. The beautiful Anglican church, which is considered a true example of the Gothic style, was built in the 7th century. During the early Middle Ages, the church was completely rebuilt. The building, which travelers can admire today, is 49-meter-high. The church can accommodate 1,200 parishioners at one time, it is a permanent venue for a variety of cultural events. Part of the large-scale structure is reserved for keeping the Heritage Museum's exposition.

An outstanding architectural landmark is the (Royal Crescent ). This is the name of an incredibly beautiful old street, which includes 30 houses adjacent to each other forming a crescent moon. The architectural complex is executed in the Georgian style. Its construction began in 1767 under the supervision of the architect John Wood and lasted seven years. In the heyday of the resort, this street was considered one of the most prestigious in the city. Many notable people preferred to stay in luxury houses located here. In memory of the past times, the historic buildings have plaques with the names of eminent guests who have visited them. Currently, several houses of the complex are occupied by a hotel, as well as a very interesting museum and numerous offices. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

No less interesting architectural landmark is The Circus, which was built on the model of the Roman Colosseum. In front of the spectacular building is a very beautiful square, just behind which picturesque streets begin. A very interesting sight is the Old Town Hall building (Guildhall ), the construction of which was completed in 1780. All interested people can stroll through its spacious halls, one of which has been converted into the Museum of Roman Antiquities.

An important historical symbol of Bath is the Pulteney Bridge passing over the Avon River that was built in 1773. Travelers are not only attracted by the bridge's spectacular appearance and beautiful surrounding landscapes - next to it, there are several great stores and souvenir shops. The city has many interesting museums and galleries, and the Assembly Rooms is one of the most original and popular of them. Its collection includes a variety of beautiful national costumes of different epochs. Art admirers will be more interested in visiting the Holburne Museum storing a rich collection of old canvases, and those having a sweet tooth are frequent guests in the old Sally Lunn’s Eating House, which is a single complex with a museum of the same name. Areas surrounding the city are also full of amazing medieval sights and interesting natural attractions.